as in potential
likely to be or become something at a later time
The school had a luncheon for prospective students.
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Santa Monica College said all prospective employees are required to disclose previous criminal convictions, and Dean did share his prior convictions, which matched records from the Department of Justice.
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Karla Rendon, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Obviously, no American educational institution should be helping Tsinghua and its affiliates educate prospective Chinese university students in disciplines with possible defense applications.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
Simulation is critical for planning medium- and long-term upgrades and expansions, since each prospective plan can be stress-tested via simulation.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Luggage sets make great gifts for loved ones, too, whether that be a prospective college student, someone planning a cross-country move, or the frequent flier in your circle.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Karla Rendon, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Obviously, no American educational institution should be helping Tsinghua and its affiliates educate prospective Chinese university students in disciplines with possible defense applications.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
Simulation is critical for planning medium- and long-term upgrades and expansions, since each prospective plan can be stress-tested via simulation.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Luggage sets make great gifts for loved ones, too, whether that be a prospective college student, someone planning a cross-country move, or the frequent flier in your circle.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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